Cover the Bases: Sports Betting News and Notes from the Past Week

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Cover the Bases: Sports Betting News and Notes from the Past Week

Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting wagering industry. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we mean to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks announces 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will give players 3 possibilities to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see their selections at an invite-only watch celebration for Super Bowl LIX on February 9.

THE SUPER SWEAT IS BACK 3 of YOU will get the chance to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

We are hosting 3 various social contests leading up to the Big Game to find our #SuperSweat competitors Once chosen, everyone will have the ability to … pic.twitter.com/bz4J5keHe1

Players can earn an opportunity to sign up with the Super Sweat promo in 3 methods. The first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd method is to post a video of your finest goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have a chance to play on game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by trailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened considering that it provided the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer video games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was likewise released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing prohibited video gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and penalties for illegal gaming offenses were insufficient.

“There’s only a lot money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal facility, it’s entering into a crook’s pocket. It’s as basic as that,” executive director Ross Marshman stated, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified pari-mutuel centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only kinds of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in unlawful gaming within the state, as the current statute does not prevent establishments from making illegal sports betting simpler to access.

“There is no disincentive for these establishments to shut down due to the misdemeanors that they face,” stated Chief Ed Cayenne of the Homeland Security Division of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. “They want to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so successful.”

Recently, Florida police punished unlawful establishments across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office exposed more than a lots residents were involved in a gambling ring that was operating because 2021, resulting in five individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable gaming lawsuits over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting till 2024.

Hard Rock Bet becomes most current member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will become the most recent addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty scheme.

Hard Rock Bet will preserve its online commitment benefits program for users however will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in between the 2 and cash in for either online or on-property benefits.

“Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not only provides a fun, interactive way for guests to make points when putting bets, however also substantially improves loyalty.”

Playing on Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock’s international areas. There are more than 200 taking part places, including hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club.

“By fulfilling visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win scenario where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the amazing verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations,” Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in special streaming and wagering content for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a new crash video game, “Velocity,” which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It’s the very first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to upgrade “Velocity,” utilizing information and AI experts to examine player interactions.

Legal online video gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go reside on the launch date, in addition to Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair.

bet365 had an effective 2024 before beginning a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s revenues, especially in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment company likewise ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.